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Adding or replacing memory

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Adding or replacing memory Adding or replacing memory Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a memory module. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 38. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 33. 39

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Adding or replacing memory
39
Adding or replacing memory
Important
Use only memory
modules designed for
your Gateway
notebook.
Tools
Required
You need a small
Phillips screwdriver to
add or replace a
memory module.
Your notebook uses memory modules called
SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory
Modules). The modules are available in various
capacities and any module can be placed in any
slot.
To add or replace memory modules:
1
Follow the guidelines under
“Preventing
static electricity discharge” on page 38
.
2
Turn off your notebook.
3
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable.
4
Disconnect all peripheral devices and
remove any PC cards.
5
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
facing up, then remove the battery. For
more information, see
“Changing
batteries” on page 33
.
Memory bay